The City of Barberton provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Current Exam Notices
Police Officer Civil Service Entrance Examination:
December 15, 2025 – January 19, 2026
The City of Barberton is offering a Police Officer Examination through National Testing Network (NTN). To register with NTN and schedule a test, go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, and complete the following steps:
- Select ‘Find Jobs’
- Select Police Officer Jobs
- Sign up for Barberton Police Department
When you visit the www.nationaltestingnetwork.com website:
- Complete the NTN registration process and schedule your test.
- Review all information related to the Police Officer position, including minimum requirements, salary, and benefits.
- Review detailed information about the testing process.
- Review the Frequently Asked Questions and take an online practice test (if desired).
Upon completion of your scheduled exam, scores are automatically forwarded to the City of Barberton. Candidates who attain a passing score of 70% on the entry level exam and upload all required documents to the NTN website will be placed on City of Barberton’s eligibility list. After the eligibility list is certified by the Civil Service Commission, your final test score including extra credit will be mailed. Candidates that are being considered from Certified Eligible List will be invited to participate in further stages of the selection process.
National Testing Network is a service provided to conduct entry level testing in a standardized, professional environment. National Testing Network does not replace the City of Barberton’s responsibility and decision making in the testing process. All candidate results are provided to the City of Barberton where the final decisions are made.
Please review the Public Notice for examination details:
Additional Documents for Police Officer Entrance Exam:
- City of Barberton Application
- FCRA Disclosure Authorization
- FCRA – Summary of Consumer Rights
- Residency Letter – if applicable
- Any other proof of extra credit
Firefighter/Paramedic Lateral Transfer Examination
Police Officer Lateral Transfer Examination
Current Job Openings
Building Commissioner
The City of Barberton is now accepting resumes for the position of Building Commissioner. This unclassified position reports directly to the Director of Public Service and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor. The Building Commissioner manages the operations and personnel of the City’s Building Department to ensure compliance with state and local code; reviews construction plans in order to ensure compliance with applicable codes; performs field inspections in order to ensure compliance with building, property and zoning codes.
Compensation based on qualifications and experience: Salary $67,507.58 – $97,069.20
The ideal candidate will have ten (10) years experience in a certified Building Department as Chief Building Inspector or Building Official and possess a Class I State Building Official Certification and Class III State Building Inspector Certification. Candidate must possess and maintain a valid State of Ohio Driver’s License, and remain insurable under the City’s vehicle insurance policy.
Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to City of Barberton, Attn: Jaime Iceman, Human Resources Director, 576 West Park Ave., Barberton, OH 44203 or via email to jiceman@cityofbarberton.com. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Engineer
The City of Barberton is now accepting resumes for the position of Engineer. This unclassified position reports directly to the Director of Public Service. This is a responsible technical and administrative position consisting of directing the activities of the Engineering Division of the Department of Public Service, the development and supervision of public works projects and supervision of all operations and activities of the City Engineer’s office.
The ideal candidate shall have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering plus considerable experience in the practice of civil engineering, including experience in municipal engineering. Knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering and surveying as applied to the development, construction and maintenance of Engineering projects; the public work interrelationships of subdivisions, utilities and street systems, storm water; the principles and practices of public works administration.
2025 Pay Range: $74,647.51 – $111,063.66
A completed City of Barberton employment application and resume must be submitted to mwolfe@cityofbarberton.com or sent US Mail to:
City of Barberton
Attn: Michelle Wolfe
576 W. Park Ave. Room #102
Barberton, OH 44203
330.848.6710
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.